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P369 JJU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,487 mi
Last recorded106,487 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 JJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 106,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,247 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 105,247 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,058 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle has not been driven for a long time

Pass 21 May 2019 104,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 103,824 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 103,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 102,840 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 102,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 100,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 97,541 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 97,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,546 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 91,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,522 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 89,522 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,229 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 87,229 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,723 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 83,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,625 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 81,625 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,129 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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P369 JJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P369 JJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P369 JJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2002.

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